Definitions
- Referring to the difference between two or more things, such as numbers or data sets. - Used in statistics to describe how much a set of data varies from its mean or average. - Talking about the degree of difference or deviation from a standard or norm.
- Referring to a difference or change in something over time or across different situations. - Describing a range of differences or diversity within a group or population. - Talking about a deviation or modification from a standard or expected form.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to differences or deviations from a standard or norm.
- 2Both can be used to describe changes or modifications in something.
- 3Both are commonly used in scientific or technical contexts.
- 4Both can be used as nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Variance is typically used to describe the difference between two or more specific things, while variation can refer to a range of differences within a group or population.
- 2Measurement: Variance is often used in statistics to measure the degree of difference between data points, while variation can be used to describe any type of difference or diversity.
- 3Context: Variance is more commonly used in technical or scientific contexts, while variation can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 4Connotation: Variance can have a more neutral or objective connotation, while variation can sometimes imply a positive or negative value judgment.
Remember this!
Variance and variation are both words that describe differences or deviations from a standard or norm. However, variance is typically used to describe the difference between two or more specific things, often in a statistical context, while variation can refer to a range of differences within a group or population and can be used in a wider range of contexts.
